NFL picks Divisional Round

Last week (4-0) (Playoffs 4-0/Season 10-5-1)

Baltimore (+3) over TENNESSEE
The AFC has played out great for Baltimore. Of the five teams in the playoffs, the two that would give Baltimore genuine problems (Indy and San Diego, because of their ability to throw the deep ball) are either gone or are likely to be beaten this week. In fact, you could make the argument that the three teams the Ravens likely play to get to the Super Bowl (Miami, Tennessee, Pittsburgh) are their three best matchups in the entire playoffs. Baltimore own the run on defence, and Kerry Collins isn't going to beat them by himself with Ed Reed looming downfield. Baltimore 24 Tennessee 13

Arizona (+10) over CAROLINA
Taking the road team again. This is going to be a shootout. The Panthers will win, no doubt, but the Cardinals will go out with a bang. These teams played one of the better games of the season earlier on, and in terms of entertainment this is my pick as the game of the weekend. Carolina 37 Arizona 28

NEW YORK (-4) over Philadelphia
I still don't buy this Eagles team. They made plenty of mistakes against Minnesota, if the Vikes had say even Matt Cassel I think they win that game. The Eagles are a talented, strong on defence and special teams with a solid offence but with a bad coach. The Giants just don't make mistakes. They play hard, they play smart and they won't lose the game off their own back. I question the Eagles' ability to come out and win this one. New York 24 Philadelphia 17

PITTSBURGH (-6) over San Diego
Without a healthy and in-form LT how does San Diego reach double digits here. Really. Unlike the Colts, the Steelers have the speed to match Sproles - the Chargers won't eat the Steelers up on the ground like they did the Colts. This here is the lock of the week, I don't see a scenario where the Chargers win this one. They're a mediocre team that lucked into the playoffs and a perfect matchup, with some favourable refereeing to boot. Love the Steelers here. Pittsburgh 21 San Diego 6